Inviting Everyone To Find and Follow Jesus
Reflection from my reading in Matt 6:1-18 the One Year Bible New Testament. In this passage, Jesus gives us some really practical principles for prayer. Pray Privately “But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew … Continue reading How To Pray Like Jesus – Matt 6:1-18
1. Prepare for good preaching, pray for GREAT preaching. The difference between good preaching and bad preaching depends on the preacher’s preparation and skill. The difference between good preaching and great preaching depends on work of the Holy Spirit. You can consistently deliver good sermons week in and week out, but unless God empowers the … Continue reading 4 Applications From “Preaching” by Timothy Keller
You’re going to be watching and reading stuff, why not make the most of that time? Here are some movies and resources I’d recommend checking out while you #STAYATHOME. Use your discretion, just because I list a title doesn’t mean I agree with everything. I enjoy learning from different perspectives. Most of these titles are … Continue reading #StayAtHome Survival Guide
Welcome to part 2 of #TheFinalWords series looking at how the 7 statements of Jesus on the cross offer us hope! As Jesus hung between two criminals, one of them joined the crowds in mocking Jesus saying, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!” But … Continue reading If You’re Not Dead, God’s Not Done!
Here’s part one of my 7 Statements of Jesus Series this Holy Week leading up to Easter! Someone’s last words reveal what really matters to them. As Jesus was dying on the cross, he gave us seven simple statements that still offer us hope today. He had just been abandoned by loved ones, wrongfully accused, … Continue reading In Your Pain, Don’t Lose Your Passion For People
The world has been interrupted by COVID19. The Olympics are postponed. All of us had things we were looking forward to canceled. Now what? The apostle Paul knew all about having his plans blocked, including his visit to Rome. But in his letter to the Romans he told them, Never be lacking in zeal, but … Continue reading 4 Ways To Stay Focused When Your Plans Get Canceled
The inclination to isolate is more tempting now than ever. But our faith was never meant to be kept to ourselves. The best way to stay encouraged is to stay connected. Paul longed to experience this with the Romans. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to … Continue reading Don’t Miss Mutual Encouragement: 4 Weeks of Faith Part 2
For several years John Allan Chau had been dreaming of preaching the gospel to the people of North Sentinel Island. The Indian government has made it illegal for anyone to visit the island in an attempt to protect the people. But John believed that since Jesus commanded us to go to all nations (Matt 28:18-20), … Continue reading John Chau: Celebrate His Heart, Learn From His Methods
It started as a half joke that one of my staff members, Josh, made in a talk. “There is a book called “An Unhurried Life” that changed my life. Well, the title changed life, because I’ve been too hurried to read it!” That became a joke among our staff and students. Any time someone was late … Continue reading Applications from “An Unhurried Life” by Alan Fadling
In Indiana Jones The Temple of Doom there is a scene where “Indy” is eating with the natives and they have a dish called snake surprise. It was live snakes that they were supposed to eat. Numbers has it’s own version of a snake surprise. The book of Numbers, perhaps more than any other book … Continue reading Snake Surprise! Numbers 21:4-9
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